HI SB959 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB959
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-29 - Referred to EDU, JDC.
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-29 - Referred to EDU, JDC.
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Requires that members of the public charter school commission be appointed by the governor or various members of the legislature. Automatically allows public and private postsecondary institutions and county and state agencies to authorize public charter schools. Clarifies the procedures for establishment of a new start-up and conversion charter school. Repeals language prohibiting authorizers from providing technical support to prospective charter school applicants. Provides the board of education with the power to penalize public charter school authorizers.
Title
Relating To Charter Schools.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-29 | Senate | Referred to EDU, JDC. |
| 2021-01-27 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2021-01-27 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
SB959 (Carry Over) 2021-01-29 - Referred to EDU, JDC.
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959&year=2021 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/SB959_.HTM |
